USDA: Illinois to raise a record corn crop

The USDA released its 2007 U.S. Prospective Plantings report on Friday. Overall, Illinois, one of the top corn-producing states, is expected to raise its largest-ever crop of 12.9 million acres. Iowa, one of the top soybean-producing states, is seen having the largest ever year-to-year drop in acres. The USDA maps below outline corn and soybean acreage.

The USDA released its 2007 U.S. Prospective Plantings report on Friday. Overall, Illinois, one of the top corn-producing states, is expected to raise its largest-ever crop of 12.9 million acres. Iowa, one of the top soybean-producing states, is seen having the largest ever year-to-year drop in acres. The USDA maps below outline corn and soybean acreage.